1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2004 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 793 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2004 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Taurus |
Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |